One of the better known players in the language-learning space is Rosetta Stone, with online and software-based products, is ripe for disruption, According to Meinzer.

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Rosetta Stone, a provider of language-learning software, has found that it needs to offer interactive coaching as well.

ECONOMIST: Schumpeter

Linguistics powerhouse Rosetta Stone announced it has acquired Livemocha, an online language learning network with international reach.

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